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Norbert Carbonnaux (1918-1997)

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Birthplace:
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Born:
March 28, 1918

Died:
November 6, 1997

Biography from TheMovieDB

Norbert Carbonnaux was a French film director and screenwriter active from the 1950s to the 1970s. Born in Amiens, he began his career as a screenwriter before moving into directing. Carbonnaux is best known for his comedies, including Candide ou l'optimisme au XXe siècle (1960), a modern adaptation of Voltaire's classic novel, and Les Bricoleurs (1963), which starred Jean Lefebvre and Francis Blanche. His films often featured satirical humor and social commentary, reflecting the changing dynamics of French society during his career. Carbonnaux's work remains a testament to his ability to blend humor with insightful observations on human behavior.

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Adaptation:
1956  Slightly Ahead
1960  Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century

Director:
1953  The Tour of the Grand Dukes
1954  The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
1956  Slightly Ahead
1958  Hardboiled Egg Time
1960  Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
1962  The Dance
1967  All Mad About Him
1972  The Artless One

Writer:
1947  Woman of Evil
1948  Adventure Starts Tomorrow
1948  Nine Boys, One Heart
1952  Bille de clown
1953  The Tour of the Grand Dukes
1954  The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
1956  Slightly Ahead
1958  Hardboiled Egg Time
1960  Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
1962  The Dance
1967  All Mad About Him
1972  The Artless One
1978  These Sorcerers Are Mad

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